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April 26, 2024
My fellow 512 family,
American Airlines posted a loss of $226 million in the first quarter of 2024, although its revenue rose 3.1% to $12.57 billion. It also reported a generated operating cash flow of $2.2 billion and a free cash flow of $1.4 billion in the first quarter—reduced total debt by nearly $950 million, and now 80% of its debt reduction goal. One item included $70 million related to charges resulting from ratifying a new collective bargaining agreement for its passenger service members represented by the CWA.
They also announced international flight reductions into 2025 due to delivery delays. Despite expecting to receive six 787 Dreamliners, they will now only receive three due to parts shortages cited by Boeing. As a result, flights from Chicago O'Hare to Paris will end on September 3, 2024, and resume next year.
On Monday, the City of Chicago announced “The Terminal 3 project,” made possible by $90 million in federal grants. The project will include wider concourses, renovated restrooms, a revamped baggage claim area, and more concession space. Terminal 3 was last renovated about thirty years ago.
British Airways has officially moved to Terminal 3, and we will provide ground support for all its flights, including Aer Lingus, Japan, and Iberia Airlines.
The full TWU/IAM Negotiation Committee met this week in DFW to prepare for the September negotiations. We discussed negotiation protocols and reviewed the Survey and current CBA. We have a scheduled meeting in May to continue discussions with the committee.
In our weekly meeting with management, we discussed the ongoing issue of bus overcrowding. There was a reason why we have two bus routes and two separate parking lots: to provide a balance within the workgroups. Gravitating to only the K19 bus stop causes an imbalance in the routes and causes a deficiency of buses. We are working with the company to resolve this issue. Gates G4 and G6 will be staffed for the summer and will be a shared ready room for AA/TWU members. All equipment will be provided for the gates, and the company will have them secured daily. We will ensure the company offers all standard amenities to the room.
We met eighteen new members during their orientation to American Airlines. We welcomed them to the 512 Union family and gave a short presentation on the do’s and don’ts of our work environment. We also explained that they are not eligible for Chicago/Cook County Sick Leave until they have been employed for at least 180 days.
This is another reminder that company lessons are due on May 8, 2024. Please continue to contact your manager for time during your shift to complete them. If you are not provided time, then please document the discussion.
Hub/System issues with travel Privilege abuse have been generating discipline. If they revoke your privileges, you will not get them back for you or your family. Time after time, this issue has been turned down at the GRB. Review the travel policy with your family and friends to avoid traveling issues. Another issue that has just started is the company reviewing members' attendance for sick patterns and having discussions. If patterns continue, it may result in two points in the next occurrence. Always bring a steward to any discussion with your ops manager or lost time manager.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Juan Elvira
President – TWU Local 512
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